Dodo Bird Name: Answer Key

Let's go on a journey back in time to meet a curious

bird named Dodo. This fascinating creature was quite
large, about 3 feet tall, and had a big, hooked beak.
Covered in grey or brownish feathers, this chubby bird
had tiny wings that were too small for it to fly. Its blue-
grey legs were strong and sturdy, perfect for its life on the
ground.

Stomping around with those strong legs, the Dodo

called the beautiful island of Mauritius, located in the
Indian Ocean, home. It lived in the forested areas of the
island, where it could find plenty of food. Speaking of food, this bird was not a picky eater at all,
munching on fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots that it found on the ground. The Dodo didn't have to worry
about finding food because it didn't have any natural predators on the island, that is, until humans
arrived.

When humans discovered Mauritius in the late 1500s, life changed dramatically for our feathered
friends. The Dodo was hunted for food by sailors, and the animals they brought with them, like dogs
and pigs, destroyed their nests and ate their eggs. Sadly, within about 100 years of humans arriving on
Mauritius, the Dodo was extinct. This means there are no Dodos left in the world today, only drawings
and descriptions from those times give us an idea of what they looked like.

Despite its sad story, the Dodo still has lessons to teach
us. It shows us how different each species on our planet is,
and how important it is to protect them. The Dodo, with its
unique inability to fly and lack of fear of humans, was very
different from other bird species. Remembering the Dodo
helps us understand that every creature, no matter how
different, has its own place in the world's story.

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Solve each problem.
Use the article to answer the question.
1) How big was the Dodo bird?
A. About 5 feet tall B. About 6 feet tall
C. About 1 foot tall D. About 3 feet tall

2) What color were the Dodo bird's legs?

A. Pink-purple B. Yellow-orange
C. Blue-grey D. Black-white

3) Where did the Dodo bird live?

A. The deserts of Africa B. The mountains of Himalaya
C. The island of Mauritius D. The island of Madagascar

4) Are there any Dodo birds left today?

A. They are very rare, but a few still B. Yes, they are still around
exist
C. No, they are extinct D. Yes, but only in zoos

5) What happened to the Dodo bird after humans arrived?

A. They started living in nests in trees B. They started to eat meat
C. They were hunted for food D. They learned to fly

6) Could the Dodo bird fly?

A. Only for about 10 minute at a time B. It could fly sometimes
C. Yes, it could fly D. No, it could not fly

7) What choice did the Dodo bird NOT eat?

A. Roots B. Other birds
C. Fruits D. Seeds

8) Did Dodo birds have any natural predators before humans arrived?
A. No, they did not have any natural B. Yes, they were attacked by hawks
predators
C. Yes, they were hunted by large cats D. Yes, they were preyed upon by
snakes

9) What type of beak did the Dodo bird have?

A. Big, hooked beak B. Sharp, curved beak
C. Flat, wide beak D. Small, pointed beak

10) When did humans discover Mauritius?

A. In the early 1900s B. In the late 1500s
C. In the early 1200s D. In the mid 1600s

Determine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something
the animal would say (N).
11) "I love to travel, my species can be found all over the world."
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12) "I'm always on guard because of the many natural predators in my habitat."
13) "Walking is more my style, thanks to my sturdy blue-grey legs."
14) "I love soaring high above the trees with my large wings."
15) "I'm not that different from other bird species."
16) "I prefer eating meat and insects over fruits and seeds."
17) "Fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots, that's what fills my tummy."
18) "Today, I exist only in drawings and descriptions in human history books."
19) "Even with wings, I prefer to stay grounded, they are just too tiny for flying."
20) "I struggle to walk because of my weak legs."
21) "I'm too scared to approach humans."
22) "I lived in the desert, always in search of water."
23) "I love the forests! There are plenty of delicacies for me to munch on."
24) "Humans did a great job protecting my species."
25) "Sadly, we couldn't survive the human intrusion and in about 100 years, there were no
Dodos left, including me."
26) "The animals that humans brought with them caused so much destruction, they even ate
our eggs!"
27) "Life on the island was peaceful until humans arrived. I had no predators."
28) "My colorful feathers are quite attractive."
29) "I'm quite tall for a bird, almost the same height as a three-year-old child."
30) "I might be different from other birds – I can't fly and I was not afraid of humans!"

Determine if the statement is a fact or opinion based on the information in the article.
31) The Dodo was hunted by sailors and the animals they brought like dogs and pigs.
32) The Dodo bird's inability to fly was its most interesting feature.
33) Dodo birds called the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, home.
34) Dodo bird is the best bird because it ate fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots.
35) Dodo birds were quite large and around 3 feet tall.
36) The tiny wings of the Dodo bird were cute.
37) There are no Dodos left in the world today.
38) The wings of Dodo birds were too small for them to fly.
39) Dodo Birds were the cutest birds to ever exist.
40) The extinction of the Dodo Bird was one of the saddest events in history.

Determine if the statement is true or false.

41) There are no Dodos left in the world today.
42) Dodo birds were black and white.
43) The Dodo had no natural predators on their island.
44) The Dodo bird was small and could fly with its big wings.

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45) The Dodo bird would eat seeds and nuts.
46) The Dodo bird was afraid of humans.
47) Dodo birds lived in Africa.
48) The Dodo bird liked to live in trees.
49) The Dodo bird was unable to fly.
50) The Dodo bird was about 3 feet tall.

Determine which choice is the expanded form of the underlined contraction.

51) They're known for their inability to fly and unique appearance.
A. They were B. They are
C. They have D. They will

52) We'll never see a live dodo bird because they've all died out.
A. We will B. We were
C. We are D. We have

53) Dodo birds aren't around anymore because they're extinct.

A. is not B. am not
C. were not D. are not

54) Dodo birds didn't have any natural predators on their island.
A. did not B. does not
C. have not D. do not

55) It's been hundreds of years since the last dodo bird was seen.
A. It will B. It is
C. It has D. It was

Determine if the sentence is a declarative(d), exclamatory(e), interrogative(i) or

imperative(m).
56) The Dodo bird had small, useless wings.
57) Why did Dodo Birds become extinct?
58) The Dodo bird is an extinct bird.
59) The Dodo bird was about 3 feet tall.
60) Do any Dodo Birds still exist today?
61) The Dodo Bird went extinct over 300 years ago, it's such a loss!
62) Where did Dodo Birds live?

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1. D 26. true 51. B

2. C 27. true 52. A

3. C 28. false 53. D

4. C 29. true 54. A

5. C 30. true 55. C

6. D 31. fact 56. declarative

7. B 32. opinion 57. interrogative

8. A 33. fact 58. declarative

9. A 34. opinion 59. declarative

10. B 35. fact 60. interrogative

11. false 36. opinion 61. exclamatory

12. false 37. fact 62. interrogative

13. true 38. fact

14. false 39. opinion

15. false 40. opinion

16. false 41. true

17. true 42. false

18. true 43. true

19. true 44. false

20. false 45. true

21. false 46. false

22. false 47. false

23. true 48. false

24. false 49. true

25. true 50. true

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Let's go on a journey back in time to meet a curious

bird named Dodo. This fascinating creature was quite
large, about 3 feet tall, and had a big, hooked beak.
Covered in grey or brownish feathers, this chubby bird
had tiny wings that were too small for it to fly. Its blue-
grey legs were strong and sturdy, perfect for its life on the
ground.

Stomping around with those strong legs, the Dodo

called the beautiful island of Mauritius, located in the
Indian Ocean, home. It lived in the forested areas of the
island, where it could find plenty of food. Speaking of food, this bird was not a picky eater at all,
munching on fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots that it found on the ground. The Dodo didn't have to worry
about finding food because it didn't have any natural predators on the island, that is, until humans
arrived.

When humans discovered Mauritius in the late 1500s, life changed dramatically for our feathered
friends. The Dodo was hunted for food by sailors, and the animals they brought with them, like dogs
and pigs, destroyed their nests and ate their eggs. Sadly, within about 100 years of humans arriving on
Mauritius, the Dodo was extinct. This means there are no Dodos left in the world today, only drawings
and descriptions from those times give us an idea of what they looked like.

Despite its sad story, the Dodo still has lessons to teach
us. It shows us how different each species on our planet is,
and how important it is to protect them. The Dodo, with its
unique inability to fly and lack of fear of humans, was very
different from other bird species. Remembering the Dodo
helps us understand that every creature, no matter how
different, has its own place in the world's story.

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 Dodo Bird Name: Answer Key
Solve each problem.
Use the article to answer the question.
1) How big was the Dodo bird?
A. About 5 feet tall B. About 6 feet tall
C. About 1 foot tall D. About 3 feet tall

2) What color were the Dodo bird's legs?

A. Pink-purple B. Yellow-orange
C. Blue-grey D. Black-white

3) Where did the Dodo bird live?

A. The deserts of Africa B. The mountains of Himalaya
C. The island of Mauritius D. The island of Madagascar

4) Are there any Dodo birds left today?

A. They are very rare, but a few still B. Yes, they are still around
exist
C. No, they are extinct D. Yes, but only in zoos

5) What happened to the Dodo bird after humans arrived?

A. They started living in nests in trees B. They started to eat meat
C. They were hunted for food D. They learned to fly

6) Could the Dodo bird fly?

A. Only for about 10 minute at a time B. It could fly sometimes
C. Yes, it could fly D. No, it could not fly

7) What choice did the Dodo bird NOT eat?

A. Roots B. Other birds
C. Fruits D. Seeds

8) Did Dodo birds have any natural predators before humans arrived?
A. No, they did not have any natural B. Yes, they were attacked by hawks
predators
C. Yes, they were hunted by large cats D. Yes, they were preyed upon by
snakes

9) What type of beak did the Dodo bird have?

A. Big, hooked beak B. Sharp, curved beak
C. Flat, wide beak D. Small, pointed beak

10) When did humans discover Mauritius?

A. In the early 1900s B. In the late 1500s
C. In the early 1200s D. In the mid 1600s

Determine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something
the animal would say (N).
11) "I love to travel, my species can be found all over the world."

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12) "I'm always on guard because of the many natural predators in my habitat."
13) "Walking is more my style, thanks to my sturdy blue-grey legs."
14) "I love soaring high above the trees with my large wings."
15) "I'm not that different from other bird species."
16) "I prefer eating meat and insects over fruits and seeds."
17) "Fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots, that's what fills my tummy."
18) "Today, I exist only in drawings and descriptions in human history books."
19) "Even with wings, I prefer to stay grounded, they are just too tiny for flying."
20) "I struggle to walk because of my weak legs."
21) "I'm too scared to approach humans."
22) "I lived in the desert, always in search of water."
23) "I love the forests! There are plenty of delicacies for me to munch on."
24) "Humans did a great job protecting my species."
25) "Sadly, we couldn't survive the human intrusion and in about 100 years, there were no
Dodos left, including me."
26) "The animals that humans brought with them caused so much destruction, they even ate
our eggs!"
27) "Life on the island was peaceful until humans arrived. I had no predators."
28) "My colorful feathers are quite attractive."
29) "I'm quite tall for a bird, almost the same height as a three-year-old child."
30) "I might be different from other birds – I can't fly and I was not afraid of humans!"

Determine if the statement is a fact or opinion based on the information in the article.
31) The Dodo was hunted by sailors and the animals they brought like dogs and pigs.
32) The Dodo bird's inability to fly was its most interesting feature.
33) Dodo birds called the island of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean, home.
34) Dodo bird is the best bird because it ate fruits, seeds, nuts, and roots.
35) Dodo birds were quite large and around 3 feet tall.
36) The tiny wings of the Dodo bird were cute.
37) There are no Dodos left in the world today.
38) The wings of Dodo birds were too small for them to fly.
39) Dodo Birds were the cutest birds to ever exist.
40) The extinction of the Dodo Bird was one of the saddest events in history.

Determine if the statement is true or false.

41) There are no Dodos left in the world today.
42) Dodo birds were black and white.
43) The Dodo had no natural predators on their island.
44) The Dodo bird was small and could fly with its big wings.

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45) The Dodo bird would eat seeds and nuts.
46) The Dodo bird was afraid of humans.
47) Dodo birds lived in Africa.
48) The Dodo bird liked to live in trees.
49) The Dodo bird was unable to fly.
50) The Dodo bird was about 3 feet tall.

Determine which choice is the expanded form of the underlined contraction.

51) They're known for their inability to fly and unique appearance.
A. They were B. They are
C. They have D. They will

52) We'll never see a live dodo bird because they've all died out.
A. We will B. We were
C. We are D. We have

53) Dodo birds aren't around anymore because they're extinct.

A. is not B. am not
C. were not D. are not

54) Dodo birds didn't have any natural predators on their island.
A. did not B. does not
C. have not D. do not

55) It's been hundreds of years since the last dodo bird was seen.
A. It will B. It is
C. It has D. It was

Determine if the sentence is a declarative(d), exclamatory(e), interrogative(i) or

imperative(m).
56) The Dodo bird had small, useless wings.
57) Why did Dodo Birds become extinct?
58) The Dodo bird is an extinct bird.
59) The Dodo bird was about 3 feet tall.
60) Do any Dodo Birds still exist today?
61) The Dodo Bird went extinct over 300 years ago, it's such a loss!
62) Where did Dodo Birds live?

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1. D 26. true 51. B

2. C 27. true 52. A

3. C 28. false 53. D

4. C 29. true 54. A

5. C 30. true 55. C

6. D 31. fact 56. declarative

7. B 32. opinion 57. interrogative

8. A 33. fact 58. declarative

9. A 34. opinion 59. declarative

10. B 35. fact 60. interrogative

11. false 36. opinion 61. exclamatory

12. false 37. fact 62. interrogative

13. true 38. fact

14. false 39. opinion

15. false 40. opinion

16. false 41. true

17. true 42. false

18. true 43. true

19. true 44. false

20. false 45. true

21. false 46. false

22. false 47. false

23. true 48. false

24. false 49. true

25. true 50. true

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 Dodo Bird Name: Answer Key
Solve each problem.
Use the article to answer the question.
1) How big was the Dodo bird? (paragraph 1)
A. About 5 feet tall B. About 6 feet tall
C. D. About 3 feet tall

2) What color were the Dodo bird's legs? (paragraph 1)

A. B. Yellow-orange
C. Blue-grey D.

3) Where did the Dodo bird live? (paragraph 2)

A. The deserts of Africa B.
C. The island of Mauritius D.

4) Are there any Dodo birds left today? (paragraph 3)

A. B. Yes, they are still around
C. No, they are extinct D.

5) What happened to the Dodo bird after humans arrived? (paragraph 3)

A. B. They started to eat meat
C. They were hunted for food D.

6) Could the Dodo bird fly? (paragraph 1)

A. Only for about 10 minute at a time B.
C. D. No, it could not fly

7) What choice did the Dodo bird NOT eat? (paragraph 2)

A. Roots B. Other birds
C. D.

8) Did Dodo birds have any natural predators before humans arrived? (paragraph 2)
A. No, they did not have any natural B. Yes, they were attacked by hawks
predators
C. D.

9) What type of beak did the Dodo bird have? (paragraph 1)

A. Big, hooked beak B.
C. D.

10) When did humans discover Mauritius? (paragraph 3)

A. In the early 1900s B. In the late 1500s
C. D.

Determine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something
the animal would say (N).
11) "I love to travel, my species can be found all over the world." (paragraph 2)

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12) "I'm always on guard because of the many natural predators in my habitat." (paragraph 2)

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